Cohn, Joe, House
Why it's listed
This two-story house at 501 Sycamore in Waxahachie was built in 1932 for Joe Cohn, who hired contractor O. B. Bennett to construct it. It sits in a residential area north of the central business district, near the old Trinity University campus. The asymmetrical frame dwelling has brick veneer, a hip roof with gables covered in tile, wood double-hung windows (most are six-over-six), and a single-door primary entrance. An exterior brick chimney has stone facing on its lower portion, and a side entry porch also has stone facing. Features typical of the Tudor style include a prominent facade gable and a steeply pitched roofline. The house was recognized as architecturally significant because, during the late 1920s and 1930s, many designers of popular residential architecture revived more traditional styles, and its detailing and massing are loosely based on Tudor precedents. Cohn lived in the house until the 1940s. It remains in residential use and is in good condition.
Significance in brief: The house is considered a good example of the late 1920s and 1930s trend of reviving traditional styles in residential design. Its detailing and massing are loosely based on the Tudor style. It was built for Joe Cohn, who lived there until the 1940s.
Machine-generated summary. This summary was generated by a language model from the official nomination document and has not been reviewed line by line by an editor. It may contain errors. Check the source document before relying on any detail. Source: nomination document (PDF) · National Archives catalog entry. NRHP reference 86002492, listed September 24, 1986. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 501 Sycamore, Waxahachie |
|---|---|
| County | Ellis County |
| Listed | September 24, 1986 |
| Reference number | 86002492 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architect / builder | Contractor O. B. Bennett |
| Architectural style | Tudor |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Listed in good condition; present use residential. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 32.39971, -96.84558 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
National Register listing is honorary for a privately owned home: it does not by itself restrict what an owner may do with their own money, and it does not require public access. Restrictions come from local landmark or historic-district ordinances, which are separate (how they differ).
Owner-occupied houses are not eligible for the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit, which applies to income-producing buildings, but many states offer credits for homeowners. Listing also opens the door to preservation easements and to buying a plaque. Start with what listing means for homeowners, renovating a listed house and selling one.
General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change; confirm with your State Historic Preservation Office or a qualified adviser.
Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 86002492.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q110000618
- This listing as JSON
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